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NBA Power Rankings: Examining unheralded players on every team
The streak is over, but the Heat's reign atop the Power Rankings is still alive and well.
Miami fell to the short-handed Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday for its first loss in 52 days. The biggest key to Chicago's victory wasn't Joakim Noah or Derrick Rose (both sidelined) or even Luol Deng or Carlos Boozer (both had huge games). Instead, it was a little-known swingman making just his eighth start of the year. Jimmy Butler not only checked LeBron James and Dwyane Wade but he also added 17 points, five assists, four rebounds and a critical three-pointer to help seal the upset.
Butler's been a valuable, albeit unheralded, contributor to the Bulls all season, but he's not the only one making a difference while going largely unnoticed. With that in mind, let's take a look at the most underrated players on each team in this week's Power Rankings.
(Note: All statistics and records are through March 28.)
Last Week: 1
Since: 3-1
Miami Heat (56-15)It's tough to steal the spotlight playing alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but photobombing savant Chris Bosh has gotten creative in Miami with his background antics. Bosh, however, doesn't need to pull any stunts on the floor to get noticed. The third amigo of the Big Three, Bosh has embraced the role of being the Heat's superstar role player. The big man has played in the last eight All-Star Games, but he's no longer showcased on offense like he was in Toronto. Instead, he defers to James and Wade and carefully picks his spots to do his damage -- much like he does in his infamous photos/videos. He's shooting a career-high 53.3 percent from the field while posting his highest Player Efficiency Rating (20.0) and lowest usage rate (22.7) in his three years in Miami. Combine Bosh's effectiveness on the court with his comic relief off it and you start to understand how Miami was able to stay so dominant, yet so loose during its 27-game winning streak.
Last Week: 4
Since: 3-0
Oklahoma City Thunder (53-19)The least heralded member of the Thunder's starting five contributes on both ends of the floor. Thabo Sefolosha's most valuable trait is his defense, which earned him a spot on the All-Defensive second team in 2009-10. But he's also an incredibly efficient shooter, likely a byproduct of the wide-open shots generated by defenses converging on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. He's shooting a career-best 47.7 percent from the field, including 40.6 percent from three-point range.
Last Week: 3
Since: 2-1
San Antonio Spurs (54-17)The Spurs are regarded as an old team, but they start two wings 25 or younger. One is Kawhi Leonard, who made the All-Rookie team last season. The other is Danny Green, who garners almost zero press yet has started the most games for the team with the best record in the league. Green is the perfect complementary player on a star-studded team, playing sound defense and making open shots (45.5 FG%/44.2 3P%/86.4 FT%). He ranks fourth in the league in three-point percentage and has made the sixth-most triples. Not bad for a guy we never hear about.
Last Week: 2
Since: 1-2
Denver Nuggets (49-24)Corey Brewer is finally realizing his potential at 27. Brewer helped Florida win back-to-back titles when he was a Gator, making him a lottery pick in the 2007 draft. But Brewer was never going to be a player you could build around. Instead, he's found his niche doing the same things in Denver that he did in Gainesville. The lanky high-flyer is a great defender and dangerous player in the open court. He's helped the Nuggets push the pace and provided them with enviable depth on the wing.
Last Week: 6
Since: 2-1
Los Angeles Clippers (49-23)You won't find Matt Barnes in many "Lob City" highlights, but he's been a big part of L.A.'s success. Playing on his eighth team in 10 years, Barnes was a late addition to the Clippers' roster, but they're thankful they did their due diligence. With Grant Hill and Chauncey Billups unable to contribute most of the year, Barnes has seized the opportunity, averaging a career-high 10.5 points. He's given Los Angeles a capable three-point shooter (34.6 percent) in the frontcourt and the physical enforcer it lacked after Reggie Evans bolted for Brooklyn.
Last Week: 7
Since: 4-1
Indiana Pacers (46-27)There's a reason most of the NBA wants to fight Tyler Hansbrough -- he's one of the most physical players in the game. He's also been a valuable backup to power forward David West. And when West missed six consecutive games recently with a back injury, Hansbrough stepped into the starting lineup to average 14.8 points and 10.3 rebounds while helping Indiana to a 5-1 record.
Last Week: 5
Since: 1-3
Memphis Grizzlies (47-24)Where would the Grizzlies be without Tony Allen? As SI.com's's Chris Mannix highlighted this week, the defensive stopper (and occasional offensive liability) has been huge for the Grizzlies the last few years, establishing himself as one of the best lockdown defenders in the league while embodying the type of toughness for which Memphis is known. The Grizzlies, who face luxury-tax issues, will have plenty of competition for Allen when he hits the free-agent market in July.
Last Week: 10
Since: 4-0
New York Knicks (44-26)Kenyon Martin has been a lifesaver for the beat-up Knicks. Originally signed on a 10-day contract, Martin has been an invaluable contributor since Tyson Chandler, Amar'e Stoudemire and Kurt Thomas went down. Martin has started the last eight games, the six most recent of which have been wins, averaging 10.8 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 66.1 percent. Not bad for a guy who couldn't find a team until late February.
Last Week: 9
Since: 2-1
Houston Rockets (39-32)The backcourt gets a lot of credit for the Rockets' success, but forward Chandler Parsons deserves a mention as well. One of only two holdovers from last year's team, the second-year player is averaging 15.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Most important, however, has been the progress of his jump shot. He's improved his three-point shooting to 37.8 percent (he made 33.7 percent as a rookie) while attempting 5.2 per game (2.8 last season), and he's hitting 47.7 percent of his shots overall.
Last Week: 8
Since: 2-1
Brooklyn Nets (42-29)We've given him some ink already this season, but Andray Blatche is really deserving of more considering the contributions he's making on a minimum salary. As Brooklyn's first big man off the bench, Blatche has averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 rebounds. More important, he's shown that he can contribute to a winning team and not be an off-the-court distraction. His PER (22.5) trails only that of teammate Brook Lopez among centers.
Last Week: 11
Since: 2-1
Golden State Warriors (41-32)He's on his fourth team in six years, but power forward Carl Landry is the type of sturdy contributor every team needs. He is averaging 10.6 points (on 53.5 percent shooting) and six rebounds for a Warriors bench that also includes another key contributor in Sixth Man candidate Jarrett Jack. Landry is the team's third-most-efficient player (17.4 PER), behind Stephen Curry and David Lee.
Last Week: 15
Since: 3-0
Chicago Bulls (39-31)Jimmy Butler was huge in Chicago's streak-snapping win over Miami, but he's been making big contributions for weeks. Coach Tom Thibodeau has used Butler for more and more minutes each month this season, including 28.9 in March. Butler's not only a trustworthy defender -- he helped hold Kobe Bryant to 17.5 points on 36.8 shooting in two games against the Lakers -- but he's also a blossoming offensive player, averaging 15.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting in his eight starts.
Last Week: 13
Since: 2-2
Atlanta Hawks (40-32)John Jenkins might not be prolific, but he's proficient. Since Lou Williams went down in January, coach Larry Drew has given Jenkins more minutes and opportunities and the shooting guard hasn't disappointed. The rookie has averaged 6.8 points off the bench the past two months while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 40.5 from three-point range.
Last Week: 14
Since: 1-3
Boston Celtics (37-34)Injuries have sapped the Celtics of their depth, but they've also given Jeff Green a chance to show he's fully recovered from heart surgery. His 43-point explosion earlier this month nearly ended the Heat's winning streak, and his 21 points and buzzer-beating layup Wednesday took down the Cavaliers. Green might not be the successor to Paul Pierce or Kevin Garnett, but he's scored in double digits in 17 of his last 19 games and showed he's capable of being a featured offensive player when called upon.
Last Week: 18
Since: 3-1
Dallas Mavericks (35-37)The Mavericks are making a late run at a playoff spot, winning 10 of their last 15 and putting pressure on the eighth-seeded Lakers. Much of the credit goes to Dirk Nowitzki, who is averaging 19 points and shooting 52.6 percent during that stretch. But praise should also go to Vince Carter, who continues to diversify his game as he ages. The 36-year-old guard is shooting 40.7 percent from three-point range and his Player Efficiency Rating (17.4) is the highest since 2008-09. Carter might not be the leaper he once was, but he's found ways to make huge contributions to the Mavs below the rim.
Last week: 16
Since: 1-3
Milwaukee Bucks (35-36)Brandon Jennings appears to have found his second straight coach's dog house. Interim coach Jim Boylan benched the star point guard Wednesday after he went a combined 5-of-30 in the two games before. Picking up the slack has been Ersan Ilyasova, who overcame a brutal start to the season to regain the form he showed in 2011-12. In March, Ilyasova has averaged 18.2 points and 9.5 rebounds.
Last Week: 12
Since: 1-3
Los Angeles Lakers (37-36)Earl Clark was the biggest revelation on the Lakers when Mike D'Antoni first took over, but he's since fallen out of favor, averaging just 11.7 minutes the past four games (although that could change with Metta World Peace's knee surgery). Lately, the most unlikely source of production has been Antawn Jamison, who has provided Los Angeles some much-needed balance on offense. At 36, Jamison struggles to hold his own on defense, but the team is 13-4 when he scores at least 15 points. With the injuries piling up, Jamison's and Clark's effectiveness could be tested down the stretch.
Last Week: 19
Since: 2-2
Washington Wizards (26-45)Martell Webster likely wasn't happy signing a one-year deal last offseason, but he's taken advantage of his season-long audition with the Wizards. Webster has enjoyed a career year, averaging 11.6 points and emerging as a sniper from behind the arc. He ranks fifth in the league in three-point accuracy at 44 percent, while shooting more threes (300) than twos (261). The Wizards would be wise to keep a spot-up shooter like Webster, but there will be a slew of teams interested in adding him for next season.
Last Week: 20
Since: 2-2
Utah Jazz (36-36)Before gruesomely dislocating his shoulder against the Spurs, Enes Kanter was quietly having a solid sophomore season. The Turkish center has averaged only 15.4 minutes because of Utah's logjam of big men, but the third pick in the 2011 draft has thrived when on the floor. His per-36 minutes numbers are outstanding: 16.9 points and 10.2 rebounds, to go with 54.4 percent shooting. With changes likely to come in Utah this summer, minutes should be freed up for Kanter to take on a bigger role.
Last Week: 17
Since: 1-2
Portland Trail Blazers (33-38)Is J.J. Hickson the most underrated big man in the league? You could certainly make the case. He ranks in the top 10 in field-goal percentage and rebound percentage and is one of 10 players averaging a double-double. At 24, the power forward is only scratching the surface on his potential and will be even more dangerous once he develops a low-post game. Hickson is shooting just 36 percent on shots between 3-10 feet this year.
Last Week: 22
Since: 2-1
Philadelphia 76ers (28-43)Thaddeus Young is one of just six players averaging at least 15 points and seven rebounds and shooting 50 percent (the other five are LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Al Horford, David Lee and Dwight Howard). Young has his flaws, namely free-throw shooting (56.3 percent) and jump shots (36.6 percent), but he plays within his limitations. He's attempted just seven three-pointers all year and taken more than 70 percent of his shots from 10 feet or closer.
Last Week: 23
Since: 2-2
Sacramento Kings (27-46)The Kings might have found their point guard of the future -- and it's not Jimmer Fredette. Instead, it's the player they took with the very last pick in the 2011 draft (50 picks after Jimmer), Isaiah Thomas. After a solid rookie season, Thomas has gotten better and better as his sophomore year has progressed, averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 assists in March, up from averages of 12.3 and 4.2 in January.
Last Week: 26
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New Orleans Hornets (25-47)The Hornets have won three of their last four, and they've gotten four consecutive good games from Brian Roberts. The 27-year-old undrafted rookie from Dayton dished out a career-high 18 assists against the Nuggets on Monday in one of the Hornets' best wins of the year. In those four games, he's averaged 10.7 points and hit 5-of-8 three-pointers. New Orleans has a crowded backcourt, but coach Monty Williams will have to find him minutes if Roberts keeps playing like this.
Last Week: 27
Since: 2-2
Minnesota Timberwolves (25-45)A litany of injuries has led to regular playing time for Dante Cunningham, who has taken advantage of his opportunity. The 25-year-old forward has been a reliable presence off the bench all year and is now enjoying his best month of the season, averaging 10 points (on 49.3 percent shooting) and 4.9 rebounds in 15 March games.
Last Week: 21
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Toronto Raptors (26-45)Although he missed significant time with a broken finger, Jonas Valanciunas has been impressive when on the floor. The rookie big man has started 48 of 53 games and is averaging 7.9 points and 5.8 rebounds in just 22.4 minutes. This month, he's been even better, averaging 10.7 points and 6.6 rebounds while shooting 62.5 percent from the floor. Toronto has plenty of question marks heading into next season, but Valanciunas looks like a keeper.
Last Week: 28
Since: 1-2
Detroit Pistons (24-48)It has been months since the Pistons sniffed .500, but they're a .500 team when Kyle Singler scores. Detroit is 6-6 when the swingman scores at least 14 points, a sign the rookie might deserve an increased role in the offense. Give Lawrence Frank credit; he's at least played Singler in every game and started him in all but eight. The Pistons' record in those non-starts for Singler? 0-8.
Last Week: 24
Since: 0-4
Phoenix Suns (23-50)In the second season of a five-year, $21.2 million deal, Jared Dudley is one of the best values in the NBA. The forward is Phoenix's best defender and most accurate shooter, leading the Suns in true shooting percentage and effective field goal percentage. He would be a welcome two-way role player on any playoff team.
Last Week: 25
Since: 0-2
Cleveland Cavaliers (22-48)Tyler Zeller hasn't made anyone forget about Anderson Varejao, but Tristan Thompson hasn't missed a beat since his partner in the post went down. Thompson was criticized after a so-so rookie year, but his sophomore campaign has been solid; he's nearly averaging a double-double, with 11.4 points and 9.3 rebounds. Thompson does most of his damage on the glass, ranking third in the NBA in offensive rebounds, but he's also added a hook shot to his repertoire. Last year, he shot just 40 percent on such attempts, but he's raised that number to 56.9 this season.
Last Week: 29
Since: 1-2
Charlotte Bobcats (17-54)Bismack Biyombo might never be an All-Star, but the 20-year-old former lottery pick has shown he has the potential to be a force on the defensive end. Biyombo finished fifth in the NBA in block percentage (5.9) as a rookie and ranks seventh (5.2) this season. Throw in nearly seven rebounds per game this year and Biyombo's proficiency on the boards and defensive end make up for his offensive shortcomings (6.3 points per 36 minutes).
Last Week: 30
Since: 0-3
Orlando Magic (18-54)Although the Bucks have benefited from the addition of J.J. Redick, the deadline deal that landed him in Milwaukee may one day be known as the "Tobias Harris trade." After averaging 4.9 points in 11.6 minutes in Milwaukee, the second-year forward has averaged 15.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 33.2 minutes 17 games in Orlando. He's started the last 10 games and could be a fixture in Orlando's starting lineup for years to come if the last few weeks are any indication.


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Please Note: The 6th Annual Coping with Cancer Symposium scheduled for April 11 – 12, 2014 has been cancelled.
We plan to reschedule the conference in the fall, and we will keep you informed as those plans develop. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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SPSM ® Certification
The purchasing certification for real workplace results
Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of
your purchasing career?
You see, today's employers refuse to reward employees for
yesterday's skills.
So how can you acquire the most modern skills, achieve meaningful results,
and convincingly prove your capabilities to today's employers?
Earning your SPSM® Certification
is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern purchasing practices into your organization
and achieve your career potential.
How is the SPSM® Certification a true win-win for both you and your employer? A recent survey of over 1,800 purchasing professionals throughout the world has shown that purchasing professionals who have earned the SPSM® Certification achieve an average of $958,546 (US) more cost savings and avoidance for their employers per year than those who haven't earned the SPSM®. For more proof of the value to SPSM's and their employers, check out these real-life examples.
How will you benefit by earning this purchasing certification?
Earning your SPSM® Certification is a three-step process.
Here are the three steps...
Step #2: Take the SPSM® Exam. This online exam consists of 90 challenging questions covering material from the six aforementioned online classes. These questions comprehensively test your ability to apply skills to situations that you may face in your purchasing job. And, again, you take it online meaning that you DO NOT have to travel to a testing facility. You can take the exam from anywhere that you have access to a computer connected to the Internet.
Step #3: Submit Your Purchasing Certification Application.
This application helps you
compile all of the documentation necessary to earn your SPSM® Certification.
You don't need to work on this application until you've passed the SPSM® Exam.
If you're like most purchasing professionals, you'll be happy to know that it doesn't have to take a long time to earn your SPSM® Certification and begin reaping the career rewards that come from being certified. You have up to 2 years to complete the Senior Professional in Supply Management® Program, but the self-paced nature of the program allows you to complete it and earn your SPSM® Certification much faster if you wish. Check out this table to estimate how long it will take you to earn your purchasing certification based on your personal study habits:
Here's how our online classes work. Less than 24 hours after
you sign up for a class or the Senior Professional in Supply Management® Program, you will get an introductory email providing you with a username,
password, and instructions for accessing our online classroom. Then:
To enhance your learning experience, we've included many "Extra Resources" for students enrolled in this purchasing certification program. For each of the six classes that comprise the program, we'll link you to five articles that expand on the subject matter covered in that class!
|Earn an extra reward for yourself, while demonstrating your commitment to having a more rewarding career. Each month, the students completing the highest number of classes will be entered into our monthly "Dedicated Purchasing Association Member of the Month" drawing in which one lucky, randomly-selected winner will receive a $20 gift card to Amazon.com**! In addition, we will spotlight the winning student on our website here.
|Once you complete all six classes with an average quiz score of 70% or higher per class, you are eligible to take the SPSM® Exam. When you pass the SPSM® Exam and we approve your application, you officially become a Senior Professional in Supply Management1. And once you become an SPSM, you are then eligible to pursue the higher-level SPSM2 Certification.
|If you're wondering if the
SPSM® Certification is right for your industry or valued in your country,
the answer is a resounding "YES!" All course material is developed
such that it can be successfully applied to any industry - manufacturing or services. The industries represented by those
already enrolled in the Senior Professional in Supply Management® Program attest to that fact. Current SPSM's are from countries around the world
and industries as diverse as
health care, manufacturing, financial services, information technology, tourism, aerospace, government, oil, agriculture,
and many more. It is highly likely that other purchasing professionals from your country and/or industry have earned or are
in the process
of earning their SPSM® Certification. Earning your SPSM® Certification ensures that you won't be falling behind your peers
or competitors. Check out this map of where our students are located:
So how can you feel confident that the SPSM® Certification will really help you have a more rewarding career? Here are a few other things to consider:
|Getting started on your path to your SPSM® Certification is easy. We offer two all-inclusive versions of the Senior Professional in Supply Management® Program so that you pay one price for everything you need to become certified. Those two versions are called the SPSM® Certification Program and the SPSM® Certification & Enhanced Results Program with iPad
All of the SPSM® Certification Programs provide you with a package that is priced far less than their components are worth.
No matter which option you choose, there are:
The left column of the following table will show you how much each component would cost if purchased separately - but be sure to scroll down to the table to see the price you'll pay by enrolling in each version of the program. You'll see how much you'll save!
|The Special Deadline to get the bonuses mentioned above is April 30, 2014! You must enroll on or before this date to get these bonuses!
If it is not apparent how good of a value that the Senior Professional in Supply Management®
Program is, consider these points of comparison:
|If you're still not convinced
about how smart an investment that earning your SPSM® Certification is, you should know that we GUARANTEE your
satisfaction. That's right - your online learning experience is 100% risk-free. If you are not satisfied for any
reason whatsoever, let us know within thirty days of signing up and you will get a hassle-free refund. But you'll
undoubtedly be delighted, just like this purchasing professional:
|Not sure if you're ready for
the intensity or the expense of a certification
program? You can take any class
separately and decide later if you wish to use
it towards SPSM® Certification! If this option is
best for your situation, click
here to read about our no obligation Pay-As-You-Go
Certification Plan or click on one of the
links below to read more about the individual
class that is the best fit for your needs.
Need more information or want to learn about discounts for groups of four or more? Email your questions to email@example.com or call us at 1-412-294-1990.
Individual Online Classes Available:
|1 Recertification is
required every four years. Recertification
requires that you earn 32 Continuing Education
Hours in purchasing and supply management topics from Next Level
Purchasing or an approved education provider. See the FAQ for more information.
2Amazon.com is not a sponsor of this promotion. Amazon, Amazon.com, and the Amazon.com logo are registered trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Amazon.com gift cards are issued by ACI Gift Cards, Inc. Restrictions apply to Amazon.com gift cards. Gift cards are redeemable only for purchases of eligible products on www.amazon.com and may not be redeemed for cash, unless prohibited by law. See www.amazon.com/gc-legal for complete terms and conditions. Next Level Purchasing will send your Amazon.com gift card by e-mail approximately 8-12 days after you enroll. Individuals utilizing a pre-negotiated group discount are not eligible to receive the Amazon.com bonus.
3 International recipients will be required to cover customs fees and duties associated with purchase/import of the iPod Touch.
4 International recipients will be required to cover customs fees and duties associated with purchase/import of the iPad.
5 Cost of an online course and four tests. Sources: www.rogercpareview.com, www.nasba.org
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GREENVILLE, N.C. - The James Madison women's golf team finished ninth at the 2013 Lady Pirate Intercollegiate, Oct. 7. The two-day, 54-hole tournament, hosted by East Carolina University, was played at Greenville Country Club in Greenville, N.C.
The Dukes slid two spots in the final round with a 26-over 314 to finish at 58-over 922. East Tennessee State led from start to finish, wrapping up the team title at 33-over 897, four shots ahead of runner-up Middle Tennessee. Host East Carolina was third at 40-over 904, with Georgia State at 44-over 908 and Old Dominion at 45-over 909 completing the top five teams.
Sophomore Karishma Thiagaraj (Haymarket, Va./Battlefield) was the top Duke for the second straight event, posting her second consecutive top-15 finish with a tie for 15th at 11-over 227. Junior Shabril Brewer (Herndon, Va./Westfield) was next in 24th at 13-over 227, with senior Ginger Mak (North Point, Hong Kong/The International School of Macao) and freshman Nicola Haynes (Newcastle-Upon-Tyle, England) tied for 47th at 21-over 237. Junior Nikola Wessels (Muenster, Germany/Marienschule Muenster) was the final scoring JMU player in a tie for 66th at 27-over 243. Playing as an individual, sophomore Kelsey Solan (Lumberton, N.J./Rancocas Valley) finished 74th at 29-over 245.
Middle Tennessee's Avery George held on to her second round lead for a three-shot victory with a 1-under 215, outpacing Longwood's Amanda Steinhagen at 2-over 28.
Madison will wrap up its fall schedule on Sun.-Mon., Oct. 27-28 at the Edwin Watts/Palmetto Invitational at Turtle Point Golf Club in Kiawah Island, S.C.


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No matter what kind of party his clients are throwing, DJ Dance Boogie has the accessories to make it an awesome event. Bounce houses, balloons, and carnival games such as strength contests and inflatable slides add an element of fun to parties for all occasions. DJ Dance Boogie also has Xbox and Wii consoles for rent, face-painting services, jugglers, and costumed characters that include Santa, Mario and Luigi, and Barney. Full DJ equipment, lighting rigs, and karaoke add a soundtrack to events of all occasions, and DJ Dance Boogie also has basic party supplies such as tables, chairs, and tents. Those with a flair for the exotic can avail themselves of DJ Dance Boogie's petting zoo, which includes animals such as a 10-foot red-tail boa snake, giant cockroaches, a hedgehog, chinchillas, and a ferret.
Each year, the SPCA Serving Erie County gives more than 15,000 dogs, cats, and exotic pets a new lease on life. Founded in 1867—making it the second-oldest humane society in the country—the SPCA's compassionate animal rescue, rehabilitation, foster care, and adoption services have earned Charity Navigator's four-star rating for extraordinary accountability and transparency, the highest rating available in all three categories. In the adoption center, furry faces peer from comfortable, clean cages as staff and volunteers evaluate customers' needs and introduce them to compatible pets, decreasing the chance of conflict when adopters' favorite shows compete with Animal Planet specials. Before becoming eligible for adoption, pets undergo thorough health, temperament, and behavioral evaluations, and those who need extra TLC receive additional obedience training.
In addition to matching people with loving pets, SPCA Serving Erie County's staff investigates more than 200 animal-cruelty complaints per month, and provides emergency animal-rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rescued animals receive state-of-the-art medical care in the facility's onsite surgical suite, and rehabilitation programs prepare them to thrive in loving homes. A local, independent humane society, the donation-supported SPCA Serving Erie County is not associated with the ASPCA and receives no government funding.
Whether outside on a sunny patio dotted with crimson umbrellas, or inside the low-key dining room, visitors to Mike's Lucky Dog chow on dogs, burgers, and beers. Grill masters charbroil the meats before loading them with toppings including fresh onions and tomatoes, tangy relish, or ladles of chili and nacho cheese. Pours from rotating taps have recently included Flying Bison Bisonfest, Southern Tier IPA, and Great Lakes Eliot Ness.
On 134 acres of farmland outside of Fairport, the dedicated staff and volunteers of Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester care for thousands of stray animals each year. The open-admission shelter adopts animals of all breeds and species—including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, horses, and pigs—and holds programs to educate visitors on the issues that contribute to the animals' overpopulation and difficulty in attaining advanced degrees.
The staff encourages families to visit the animals and enjoy the outdoor farm petting area, and oversees younger visitors as they build bonds with animals through education programs such as basic pet care for 3–5 year-olds. The Future Vets program teaches aspiring veterinarians in fifth–eighth grades how to conduct basic exams and begin working toward careers in animal care or pig-to-horse translation services. Summer farm camps also provide a hands-on experience as young visitors have fun feeding animals and caring for their own designated camp pets.


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PLYMOUTH — Nothing has come easy for Plymouth's Pilgrims so far in the new baseball season, and the outcome Thursday was a 7-6 win over Triton that didn't come without a price.
First of all a five-run Plymouth lead in the seventh wasn't safe as the Trojans made a valiant run with two outs in the seventh, plating four runs with three two out hits, the big blow a Gabe McPherson single that plated Landon Kaufman and Jayden Hargrave and put him at second base with the game's tying run.
Robert H. Kurtz
July 6, 1931 - April 15, 2014
WALKERTON — Robert Henry Kurtz, age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.
MARSHALL COUNTY — Churches and community organizations have scheduled activities for children on Saturday.
A list of some of these is included on the Arts & Entertainment page of today's Pilot News.
PLYMOUTH — Sidewalk projects totaling almost $100,000 and road repairs expected to cost about $350,000 were awarded by the Plymouth Board of Works this week.
Details are included in the story in the Friday, April 18 edition of the Pilot News.
PLYMOUTH — For local people, all of them parents with children in Plymouth Community Schools, have been interviewed for a vacancy on the school board created when Gary Cook resigned last month to take a job with the school.
Find out who is in consideration for the board in today's Pilot News.
PLYMOUTH — Two men from Plymouth were given prison sentences in court Thursday, including one who has been referred to as "notorious" by the local prosecutor.
Read about their sentencing and details of the investigation that led to the convictions in today's Pilot News.
Gerald M. Hess
April 7, 1917 - April 15, 2014
MUNCIE — Gerald M. Hess, age 97, of Muncie and formerly of Argos died April 15, 2014 in the Westminster Village Nursing Home. He had been in declining health for the past year.
Phyllis J. Bender
April 28, 1927 – April 15, 2014
ST. JOHN — Phyllis J. Bender, 86, formerly of the Schererville area, passed away at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Golden Living Nursing Home, Merrillville.
Born to Leo and Ilo Marie (Brewer) Sickmiller on April 28, 1927, Phyllis grew up in Plymouth. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1945.
Phyllis married Kenneth LeRoy Bender in Plymouth on Oct. 4, 1947. The couple moved to the St. John/Schererville area, where they would make their home for more than 50 years. He would precede her in death on Dec. 4, 1976.
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April 15, 2014
ROCHESTER — Norma Rowe, 73, of Rochester died April 15, 2014 at Life Care Center of Rochester.Â
Arrangements are with the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
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April 13, 2014
ROCHESTER — Tiffany Elaine Stevens, 27, died April 13, 2014.
Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester is in charge of arrangements.
PLYMOUTH — It was entirely too much Eric Knepper for Plymouth's Pilgrims as the Bremen senior pitched and hit his team to a come from behind win at Bill Nixon Field on Wednesday night.
Knepper was 3-for-4 with a triple three RBI's and a run scored at the plate and struck out five before leaving with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to take the win on the mound. Bremen reliever Bryce Cassel came on to record the final out and the save with the bases loaded in the seventh.


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"He put his hand on her mouth, grabbed her and tried to abduct her into a car," said Christina Darnell. She's describing the heart stopping moments captured by a neighbor's home surveillance camera. Her 8 year old daughter is seen in the video after she says a man tried to kidnap her.
"She turned around and she bit down on the man's hand. Then she kicked him and when she broke free she ran into the neighbor's side door." Christina and husband Gary say their eight year old daughter and six year old son were playing in a neighbor's backyard on West Bridge Street Monday afternoon. They were in the alleyway when the girl tells police a man in a light colored newer model Sedan got out and grabbed her.
It's hard to see the altercation in the video but what you can clearly see is the six year old come running into the neighbor's yard followed by the girl. Eventually, you see who police believe is the suspect, drive off in the distance.
"She was distraught, she didn't want to talk and she didn't want to see nobody," said Christina. Gary says the past few days have been traumatic for his little girl who is staying with a relative to get away from the neighborhood for a few days.
Gary says, "She has nightmares right now."
Police admit the video quality is too bad to make out the car but it's something to go on that could help bring this dangerous suspect in.
"He's a sick person. This is a heavily traveled area where it happened and people who live on that street park back there. There's always people around. He was very brazen," said Patrolman John Aspromonti with Morrisville Police.
The little girls' parents are glad she's ok but fear for other kids in the neighborhood. They're happy that what they taught their daughter about strangers stuck with her.
"She is a very brave little girl. She listened to me and I'm very proud of her. She listened to everything I told her to do," said Christina.
Police say the video also shows the car drive by the backyard an hour before the incident happened. If you know anything call Morrisville police at 215-295-8111.
Police in Camden County are asking drivers to be alert after two carjackings since this weekend along one city street.


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We had no real trouble naming our first child. I guess to be more accurate, I had no trouble coming up with names for our first child, my husband would veto, we batted around a list for a while and finally came up with something we both love that really fits. Our last name is Right, but with a W. Our son is Ronan Joss. The first name is something we both just liked after a lot of debate, and the middle name is a family name to honor my husband's grandmother, who passed away before our son was born. We had a decent sized list of leftovers for another boy...so of course the baby we're expecting in December is a girl!
We are stumped for girl names. Like last time, I am in charge of coming up with ideas, my husband is in charge of naysaying. I know that we would like to use Elle for a middle name, to honor both of my grandmothers (Ellen and Eleanor). So here is my list of first name prospects, with explanations:
Saoirse--I really like this name but fear that she would be telling people how to say it and spell it for the rest of her life, and I think that's a dealbreaker. My husband dislikes this one for the same reason.
Mila (pronounced MEE-la)--might sound funny with Elle, is getting super popular. I don't wanna go too "out there" but want to avoid the super popular. My name was top 1 or 2 for my birthyear and there were a million in every class growing up. Also a little concerned about the initial problem--MEW? I am not a fan of initials that spell things.
Annika/Anya--like these ones but also showing a scary spike in popularity in the last couple years. My husband likes the similar but even more popular Amelia.
Considering something in the neighborhood of Serena, Selena, Sela, Sabina, Sabrina. I like Sabina the best of these, and I think it sounds good with Elle. The last time it was really popular was 1918. My husband thinks it's weird but I really like it. I don't mind SEW as initials so much.
Isadora--I vacillate between loving this one and thinking it's weird. Plus with Isabella being basically the most popular name ever, and the most likely nickname being "Izzy," I'm really on the fence about it. I guess the nickname could be "Zora" or something, but that is also less than ideal in my opinion. The other problem I have with this one is the "too many R sounds" problem. Say it-- Isadora Right. I like the idea of this one but it just doesn't sound right.
Scarlet--Cute but too associated with "gone with the wind?"
I kinda like Penelope, Calliope, things in that neighborhood, still kicking those around. Really like Penny & Callie as nicknames too. Penelope is getting a little too popular though.
I also kinda like Maren or Marin but those are too close to my mother's name (Marion) and thus pretty much out.
I have come up with two fairly strong recent contenders that might take some convincing for my husband--Gemma and Carys. I think Carys also has a bit of that pronunciation problem (will people think it's "Care-eez?" I would pronounce it "CARE-is.")
I obviously wanting to avoid anything cheesily holiday themed, the poor kid is never going to have a birthday party being so close to Christmas anyway, so no Holly, Noel, or anything of that ilk. Friends who are also pregnant right now with a girl are using Zoe, so that's out. I kinda like Lucinda but Lucy is so popular and I'm only lukewarm on it anyway. I like Isla but other friends just named their baby that so it's also out. I want to avoid anything that that ends with an R because I think it sounds weird with our last name. Help!
Oh, I am a little sad about no holiday names! I love those for December babies. My favorite is Eve, because it's a great name but I don't think it instantly calls the holidays to mind.
Okay, in that case my first suggestion is to use Elle as the first name. Or Ella: Ella Marion Right would be so pretty. But I realize Ella is probably too common for you to want to use it as a first name, and the initials EW are unfortunate.
I don't think you need to worry about there being a million in every class of any name. The top ten of THIS year are way way way less common than the top ten of our birth years. Ella, a name I think you should consider despite its popularity, was in 2009 given to less than half a percent of baby girls---or one Ella per thirteen classrooms. Even Isabella, the number one most popular girl name in the U.S., was only given to 1.1% of baby girls---or one Isabella per six classrooms. (Source for all this mathy stuff: Social Security Administration.) Of course, regional stuff screws up all these numbers: taking anything national and telling you it'll apply to your daughter's single elementary school would be misleading. Which on the flip side means there could be two Scarlets in her class.
And in any case I take your gist, which is that you'd rather avoid common names. And so my next suggestion is that you avoid Elle and go instead directly to Ellen. (I'd suggest going directly to Eleanor, but its popularity is rising as people realize they can get the nickname Ellie AND the nickname Nora from it.) Ellen is uncommon (#700 in 2009, and falling) and lovely: Ellen Right. Ellen Saoirse Right or Ellen Mila Right. Ronan and Ellen. I do wish that this didn't give the initials EW.
Or, go ahead and use Annika: it was getting more popular for awhile, and I would have said it was a good bet for getting even more popular---but then it stopped, and now it's getting less and less common.
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Annika Ellen Right, maybe, or Annika Eleanor Right, or Annika Sabina Right. Ronan and Annika. Initials AW, which is better than EW.
Of the S names, my favorite is Sabrina, which is #214 and falling.
When I looked up Saoirse to get the pronunciation (SEER-shuh), one of the first hits was Saoirse Ronan. Perhaps Sasha? Anastasia?
I think Carys would work fine. Some people might need help pronouncing it the first time, but I'll bet most people know it.
Scarlet is at this point associated as much with Scarlett Johannson as with Scarlett O'Hara---but a bigger problem, I think, is its popularity: the spelling Scarlet is #610 and rising, but Scarlett is #169 and rising even faster (900s to 100s in 8 years).
Other unusual Celtic possibilities:
Bronwyn (not in the top 1000)
Cliona (not in the top 1000)
Flannery (not in the top 1000)
Gwendolyn (#585 in 2009 and holding pretty steady)
Ione (#938 and falling)
Riona (not in the top 1000)
Tamsin (not in the top 1000)
Name update! Melissa writes:
Baby Girl (W)right was finally born on 12/26/10! We had chosen Carys Elena, but it still didn't sound right to me somehow. Decided as my husband was sending out the announcement to go with Carys Eleanor and I think it suits her nicely. Thanks for the help everyone!


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MONTROSE COUNTY – The legal wranglings between Montrose County and the Montrose Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees may not be over.
At a meeting held in Nucla on Dec. 11, the Montrose County Commissioners voted to retain Polsinelli Law Firm of Denver as its special counsel in possible future legal actions with the MMH Board of Trustees.
The move to retain legal representation comes after the MMH trustees approved a motion in October allowing their attorney, David Masters, to move forward with a lawsuit if commissioner-appointed trustee Richard Harding's refusal to provide a social security number for a background check is not resolved.
According to the commissioners' statement issued Tuesday, the move to retain the Polsinelli Law Firm is a preventative measure should the trustees take legal action.
"This is a preventative measure following statements from the Board of Trustees regarding potential legal action against the county," Montrose County Media Relations Manager Katie Yergensen said on Tuesday.
According to county documents and the letter of engagement from Polsinelli, the scope of representation is to investigate and provide legal advice to the commissioners regarding the county's affiliation and relationship with the Montrose Memorial Hospital. At the end of the investigation's initial phase, according to the documents, attorneys from Polsinelli will discuss the legal options available to the commissioners. Should the commissioners approve one or more of those legal options, an amendment to their agreement will then be discussed.
It is expected that the cost of representation from Polsinelli will range from $450 an hour to $480 an hour with a possible 10 percent discount.
Harding was appointed to the MMH Board of Trustees by the commissioners a year ago. Since that time, Harding has refused to provide his social security number for a background check. That refusal, according to Masters, is out of compliance with a Board of Trustees bylaw provision that was adopted in 2009 and puts the hospital at risk of being an eligible Medicaid and Medicare provider.
"Medicaid and Medicare providers have to undergo screenings and people in control positions have to submit to background checks," Masters said in October. The worst-case scenario, Masters suggested, is that Montrose Memorial Hospital could lose its eligibility to be a Medicaid and Medicare provider, which brings in 50 percent of the hospital's income.
Digging his heels in, Harding has said he has no obligation to hand over his social security number.
Possible legal action by the trustees or Montrose County suggest the legal fight over who controls the hospital is not yet over. In July 2011, a district judge ruled the Montrose Memorial Hospital Board of Directors was within its rights to lease the hospital to a nonprofit.
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Together with their parents, Ashley Nicole Blankenship and Mark Anthony Wilson announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Teresa Blankenship of Elkins, and the granddaughter of the late Ralph and Frances Moore and the late Robert and Rosella Blankenship. She is a graduate of Elkins High School and is employeed by Tygarts Valley Orthopedics in Elkins.
Her fiance is the son of Mark and Jeanette Poling of Beverly, and the grandson of Phyllis Sharp of Valley Head and the late Charles Sharp and Bill Poling of Norton and the late Sylvia Poling. He is a graduate of Elkins High School and is employeed at Appalachian Tire in Elkins.
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